Murray 425303x92B manual

The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the INSTRUCTION BOOKS, the REPLACEMENT P ARTS and the W ARRANTIES. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. PRODUCT INFORMA TION This Instruction Book contains information for several models. [...]

2 F–030704L T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARRANTY 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY RULES 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSEMBL Y 10[...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 3 F–030704L This instruction book is for several different models. The instructions ar e written for a person with some mechanical ability . Like most ser- vice books, not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can follow with some mechanical ability . Read and follow these[...]

OWNER’S INFORMA TION 4 F–030704L c. Do not turn sharply . Use care when backing. d. Use counterweights or wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book. 18. Do not operate this machine if you are taking drugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine. 19. Do not use this machine if you [...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 5 F–030704L Each person that operates power equipment must learn to use correct and safe mowing procedures. T o help you learn, carefully read the following pages. Most of the time the operator was not correctly shown or did not read the instructions on the unit or in the Instruction Book before using the unit. Also, some operat[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 6 F–030704L assembled and that all fasteners are tight. Make sure the engine has the correct amount of oil. Check these items often during the life of the mower . Y our mower has a gasoline engine. Gasoline is a dangerous fuel. Keep gasoline only in an approved safety gasoline container . Do not keep large amounts of gasoline. W[...]

SAFE MOWING GUIDE 7 F–030704L stop cutting and finish later . It is dangerous to cut grass in the rain. Always find protection in an electrical storm. If the weather conditions are extra dry , protect your eyes with safety glasses from the dust and from the objects discharged by the mower . Also, a dust or a pollen mask can help. Y our mower is e[...]

STEPS T O FOLLOW 8 F–030704L BEFORE MOWING F Be sure to dress correctly . Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. F Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. F Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel. F Read and follow the Owner ’ s Manual, the instructions w[...]

INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS 9 F–030704L INTERNA TIONAL PICTORIALS IMPORT ANT : Some of the following pic- torials are located on your unit or on literature supplied with the product. Be- fore you operate the unit, learn and un- derstand the purpose for each pictorial. Safety W arning Pictorials 1 W arning 2 Shield Eyes. Explosive Gases Can Cause Bl[...]

ASSEMBL Y 10 F–030704L ASSEMBL Y This instruction book is for several models. Some parts or accesso- ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower . All fasteners are in the parts bag. Do not discard any parts or material until the unit is assembled. W ARNING: Before doing any assembl[...]

ASSEMBL Y 11 F–030704L HOW TO INST ALL THE SEA T Us e the fasteners shown below to install the seat . The fasteners are shown at full size. (A) 1001054 (B) 17x47 1. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the seat. 2. Align the holes in the seat hinge to the holes in the seat (Figure 1). Fasten the seat to the seat hinge with the fasteners as shown[...]

ASSEMBL Y 12 F–030704L MAINTENANCE FREE BA TTER Y IMPORT ANT : Before you attach the battery cables to the battery , check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged. 1. Check the top of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 4). 2. If the battery is put into service before the battery date , the bat[...]

ASSEMBL Y 13 F–030704L IMPORT ANT! BEFORE YOU ST ART MOWING - Check the engine oil. - Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. - Check the level of the mower housing. - Check the air pressure of the tires. - Make sure the battery cables are attached. W ARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- nance to the mower , remove the wire from the spark plug.[...]

OPERA TION 14 F–030704L Figure 5 Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Lift Lever Speed Control Pedal Shift Lever Clutch/Brake Pedal LOCA TION OF CONTROLS BLADE RO T A TION CONTROL: Use the blade rotation control to start and stop the rotation of the blades. CLUTCH / BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has two functions. The first function is a clutch[...]

OPERA TION 15 F–030704L A TT ACHMENTS This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn sweeper , a lawn aerator , a hopper spreader or a small trailer . This unit can not use attachments that engage the ground like a plow , a disk harrow , or a cultivator . For all pull[...]

OPERA TION 16 F–030704L HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL The drive system uses a variator pulley connected to a two speed transaxle. The V ariator Drive is very easy to operate. This type of drive system has a two speed shift lever and a clutch/brake pedal located beside the speed control pedal (see Figure 7). The direction of travel is control[...]

OPERA TION 17 F–030704L HOW TO SET THE P ARKING BRAKE 1. Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. 2. Lift the parking brake lever (Figure 8). 3. Remove your foot from the clutch/brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever . Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit. 4. T o release the parking brake, completely push the clutch[...]

OPERA TION 18 F–030704L HOW TO OPERA TE WITH THE MOWER HOUSING W ARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not r e - move the deflector . The deflector forces the dis- charged material toward the ground. Always keep the deflector in the down position. If the deflector is dam- aged, replace the deflector with an original equipment part from an [...]

OPERA TION 19 F–030704L BEFORE ST ARTING THE ENGINE CHECK THE OIL NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer ’s instructions for the type of gasoline and oil to use. 1. Make sure the unit is level. NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the eng[...]

OPERA TION 20 F–030704L OPERA TING TIPS 1. Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the blade(s) to disengage correctly , the adjustment must be cor- rect. 2. Before you use the unit, check the oil in the engine and add oil if necessary . 3. If the engine will not start, first make sure the wire is attached to the spark plug. [...]

MAINTENANCE 21 F–030704L MAINTENANCE CHART FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED COMMENTS Daily or before each use Maintenance engine. Refer to the Engine Owner ’ s Manual. Examine blade(s). Check for cracks, wear , and excessive damage. Remove debris from unit and mowing area . Examine all rotating and sliding parts. Check tire inflation. Refer to th[...]

MAINTENANCE 22 F–030704L INSPECT BLADE W ARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for dam- age. The blade has sharp edges. When you hold the blade, use gloves or cloth material to protect your hands. If you keep the blade sharp and inspect t[...]

MAINTENANCE 23 F–030704L HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROT A TION CONTROL W ARNING: T o prevent an injury , the blade rotation control must operate correctly . In normal usage, the blade rotation control will not require an adjustment. However , if the cutting performance decreases or the quality of cut is poor , make the following changes. 1. When you[...]

MAINTENANCE 24 F–030704L HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the clutch/brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position. Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as follows. 1. The location of the drive brake is on the right [...]

MAINTENANCE 25 F–030704L MAINTENANCE FREE BA TTER Y HOW TO REMOVE THE BA TTERY T o charge or clean the battery , remove the battery from the unit as follows. W ARNING: T o prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative (–) terminal before you disconnect the red cable. W ARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which i s [...]

MAINTENANCE 26 F–030704L WHERE TO LUBRICA TE Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly . CAUTION: If the unit is operated in dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the uni[...]

W ARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the LEVEL ADJUST- MENT position. Level Adjustment Position Figure 22 MAINTENANCE 27 F–030704L HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING 1. Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. 2. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels. 3. Move the lift lever to the level ad[...]

MAINTENANCE 28 F–030704L HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut position. T o change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axle bolts as follows. IMPORT ANT : Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do the following. Make sure the mower housing is level. Make sure the height of cut[...]

MAINTENANCE 29 F–030704L HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better . W ARNING: Before you make an inspection, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. Remove the spark plug wire to prevent the engine from starting by accident. 1. Make su[...]

MAINTENANCE 30 F–030704L H OW T O REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BEL TS ENGINE DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL 1. Remove the battery . 2. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 3. Remove the snap–ring and the pinion gear from the end of the steering column (see Figure 30). Slide the steering column u p to allow[...]

MAINTENANCE 31 F–030704L 10. REMOVE the two screws on the right side of the variator assembly bracket (see Figure 34). LOOSEN the two screws on the left side of the variator assembly bracket . Figure 34 REMOVE T wo Screws LOOSEN T wo Screws V ariator Assembly Bracket 1 1. Lower the variator assembly bracket and slide the engine drive belt over th[...]

MAINTENANCE 32 F–030704L TRANSAXLE DRIVE BEL T REMOV AL 1. Remove the battery . 2. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 3. Re mov e the variator brake arm the the top of the frame channel (see Figure 38) . Th e variator brake arm can be accessed through the battery box opening under the seat. 4[...]

MAINTENANCE 33 F–030704L HOW TO REPLACE THE MOWER DRIVE BEL T 1. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on “How T o Remove The Mower Housing”. 2. Pull the belt retainer away from the idler pulley and remove the mower drive belt (Figure 42). 3. Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley and remove the mower drive belt . [...]

MAINTENANCE 34 F–030704L HOW TO INST ALL THE WHEELS If the wheels must be removed for service, make sure they are installed as follows. Front Wheel 1. Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor . Slide the front wheel on the spindle (See Figure 43). 2. Fasten the front wheel with washer and cotter pin. Bend the ends of the cotter p[...]

MAINTENANCE 35 F–030704L HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse is next to the battery . Remove the fuse and replace with a automotive fuse (Figure 45). Figure 45 Automotive Fuse HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB 1. Raise the tractor hood. 2 . Tu rn the light socket until the tabs on the sock[...]

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART 36 F–030704L PROBLEM: The engine will not start. 1. Follow the steps, “How T o Start The Engine” in this book. 2. Electric–Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. T ighten the cables. 3. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter . 4. Remove the spark plug(s). Move the throttle to the SLOW po[...]

F–030704L 37 Only use a factory repair part. Repair parts, except for the engine or the transmission, are available from the store where the unit was purchased, a service shop recommended by the store, or an authorized service shop found in the yellow pages of the telephone directory . If you cannot get a repair part or service as described above[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 38 F–030704L CHASSIS & HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 28 61 31 32 33 34 35 31 36 37 38 16 39 40 41 42 60 16 16 43 44 45 16 46 47 16 16 2 48 30 56 70 16 71[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 39 F–030704L CHASSIS & HOOD Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Seat 1001028 2 Cap, Push 0n 028x23 3 Spring 094057 4 Screw 26x229 5 Bolt, Wing 1001054 6 W asher 017x47 Z 7 Bolt, Shoulder 009x56 8 Support, Seat 094154E700 9 Rod, Pivot 094156 Z 10 Bracket, Pivot 094153E700 1 1 Bolt 001x45 [...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 40 F–030704L MOTION DRIVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 19 20 21 2 2 4 64 62 63 62 61 17 58 17 56 55 54 60 59 57 17 53 4 52 47 45 46 49 51 48 17 2 4 47 46 45 13 44 25 43 65 13 41 41 40 17 42 6 22 24 23 43 26 27 28 66 2 39b 39a 38 17 37 31a 36 35 34 33 32 30 29 67 30 47 47 68 69 69 70 71 72 73 74 9[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 41 F–030704L MOTION DRIVE Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Grip 092697 2 Pin, Cotter 030x20 3 Lever , Shift 094043 4 W asher 017x47 5 Link, Shifter 094044 Z 6 Nut, Adjuster 021920 7 Grip 091079 8 Rod, Parking Brake 1001245 Z 9 Nut 015x84 10 Pulley , Idler 1001 187 1 1 Guide, Belt 1001 122[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 42 F–030704L STEERING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 6 13 30 30 30 17 18 30 14 30 19 16 26 24 21 22 23 25 27 24 25 22 23 28 29 25 25 30 33 35 36 19 31 31 32 38 20 20 37 40 39[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 43 F–030704L STEERING Key No. Description Part No. 1 Wheel, Steering 094134 2 Post, Steering 690337 3 Clip, Retainer 094131 4 Bearing ** 094124 5 Nut, Flange 15x1 1 1 6 Bolt, Shoulder 009x57 7 Gear , Pinion ** 690183 8 Ring, Snap ** 01 1x25 9 Gear , Sector 094121 10 Bearing 094123 1 1 Bolt 001x84 12 Plate, Steering[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 44 F–030704L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 14 9 10 11 12 12 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 24 25 25 11 15 27 26 26 24 25 15 33 34 36 37 32 32 38 31 24 30 25 41 43 15 30 31 44 42 24 7 40 39 39 45[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 45 F–030704L MOWER HOUSING SUSPENSION Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Grip 092698 2 Handle, PTO 690277 3 Pad, Switch 094022 Z 4 Bolt 0025x3 5 Grip 092697 6 Spring 166x40 7 W asher 17x103 8 Handle, Lift 690533 9 Lever , PTO 094017 Z 10 Bolt, Shoulder 009x39 1 1 Pin, Cotter 030x20 12 W ash[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 46 F–030704L MOWER HOUSING 1 2 3 61 2 1 4 5 11 10 47 13 1 4 15 16 17 18 23 22 9 19 8 20 5 21 6 23 23 24 12 27 25 24 28 22 5 26 5 24 6 21 20 52 8 19 5 22 11 10 17 13 47 9 14 29 5 33 31 32 30 22 22 5 33 55 32 53 50 51 50 51 53 54 33 33 32 5 44 42 42 34 43 41 36 37 38 39 40 38 39 40 37 35 36 14 34 5 33 33 59 45 32 17 [...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 47 F–030704L MOWER HOUSING Key No. Description Part No. Key No. Description Part No. 1 Pulley , Jackshaft 094199 2 Nut, Hex 15x140 3 Belt, Mower Drive 037x88 4 Pulley , Idler 690387 5 Nut, Flange 015x84 6 Spacer , Pulley ** 1001 197 8 Link, Lift 690212E700 9 Pad, Friction 094137 10 Bolt, Shoulder 009x52 1 1 Bracket[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 48 F–030704L ENGINE MOUNT 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 21 22 22 21 2 3 4 5 26 31 9e 9f 9a 9d 9b 9b 9a 23 23[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 49 F–030704L ENGINE MOUNT Key No. Description Part No. 1 Fuel Cap ** 092317 2 Fuel T ank 690280 3 Hose Clamp ** 095197 4 Fuel Line (Must cut to length) ** 7601033 5 Hose Clamp ** 095197 6 Screw 26x201 7 Plate, Engine 094006E700 8 Throttle Control 092371 9 Engine ––––– 9a Muf fler and Heat Shield 1001515 9[...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 50 F–030704L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RED RED GREEN GREEN YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE BLACK ORANGE RED RED RED BLACK BLACK YELLOW YELLOW ORANGE WHITE ST ARTER ST ART SWITCH S TAT O R DIODE RED DC OUTPUT BLACK AC OUTPUT HEADLIGHT HARNESS SP ARK PLUG ARMA TURE SOLENOID ORANGE YELLOW YELLOW YELLOW SEA T SWITCH HARNESS CLUTCH BRAKE [...]

REP AIR P ARTS MODEL 425303x92B 51 F–030704L ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Key No. Description Part No. 1 Harness, Light Wire 250x92 Socket, Light 092372 Bulb, Light 090084 2 Harness, Chassis Wire 250x1 17 3 Switch, Ignition 092377 Key , Ignition 020729 Nut, Hex 091489 Cap, Ignition 091488 4 Switch, Limit 094136 5 Fuse 302031 Holder , Fuse 407078 6 Solenoid [...]

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INDEX 55 F–030704L A Adjustments Blade Rotation Control, 23 Clutch, 24 Drive Brake, 24 Mower Housing, Level, 29 Attachments, 15, 56 B Battery Charge, 25 Check, 12 Clean, 25 Install, 12 Removal, 25 Storage, 35 Belt Motion Drive Adjust, 24 Replace, 30 Mower Drive Adjust, 23 Replace, 33 Blade Inspect, 22 Remove And Install, 22 Sharpen, 22 Blade Rota[...]

56 F–030704L LA WN TRACT OR ACCESSORIES Make your Lawn T ractor do more than you ever imagined. Listed below are accessories which are available for your Lawn T ractor. Some accessories do not fit your specific Lawn T ractor Model. For Grass Bagger or Mulcher Kit Accessories, please make sure that the accessory matches th e size of your mower hou[...]